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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.92, 542.18 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.92, 542.18 and 227.18 is: 313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.92 : 542.18 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.92/542.18 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.92x = 542.18 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.92x = 123,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,173.24/392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.48

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